Eugene Larrison

EUGENE “GENE” LARRISON, 80 of Eaton, OH, went to be with his heavenly Father, January 8, 2011 at his residence as his children and family played their guitars and sang the music he loved so much. He was born on February 16, 1930 in Estill County, KY. His family moved to Fairhaven, OH in the late 30’s. He was a longtime resident of Preble County.

He leaves behind his wife Joan (Bear) Larrison, Eaton, OH; 3 Sons: Kevin (Christy) Larrison, Cincinnati, OH, John (Jackie) Larrison, Milford, OH and Greg Larrison, Mt. Healthy, OH; Daughter: Karen Judd, Hamilton, OH. 3 Step-Sons: John Lee, Hamilton, OH, Bruce (Teddie) Lee, Grand Rapids, MI and Tom (Beverly) Newton, Hamilton, OH. 15 Grandchildren: Cassidy, Corey, Jesse, Amanda, Kelly, Casey, Heather, Carl, Angel, Brooke, Nicholas, Dane, Susan, Sarah, Scott and 13 Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Sheila (Stephen) Pierson, Fairhaven, OH and Donna (Richard) Smith, Orlando, FL. Many nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law: Billie Larrison, OH, Childress, TX and brother-in-law: Walter Wiseman, Hamilton, OH.

Preceded in death by his parents: Carmi and Beulah (Wilson) Larrison; Brothers: Owen, Lowell and Harold Larrison; Sisters: Annabelle “Billie” Wiseman, Dolores (Grandville) Nolen and Patricia Larrison and Step-daughter: Robin Sizemore. First wife of 48 years: Bonnie (Kincer) Larrison on January 8, 1999.

Gene was employed by Fisher Body of Hamilton for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Fairhaven, OH. He served in the Army National Guard in Eaton. Gene was known for his quick sense of humor, he loved the game of golf and played with his good friends Gordon White and Sonny Hileman. He played softball for many years and also loved a good game of bridge, playing weekly before his recent illness with his favorite partner, his wife Joan. But what he loved most, was being surrounded by his family and friends playing the guitar and singing. At many family events, he could be found playing and leading all of us in the old hymns that our parents loved so much and the many songs that they knew so well. He will always be near us whenever we hear the musical strains of Whispering Hope or I’m My Own Grandpa. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family would like to especially thank Vitas Hospice of Cincinnati for all of their deep care and concern.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Lutheran Dr., Eaton with Pastor Warren Reichert officiating. Interment will be held in Butler County Memorial Park. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com